Make your own Sea Salt Spray

If you've ever tried sea salt sprays, you've probably noticed that they weigh your hair down or dry it out.

Many people love the texture that sea salt provides, and since you don't always have the sun, sand, and salt water at your disposal, we have a DIY Sea Salt Spray that won't dry out your curls.

BEFORE YOU MAKE A SEA SALT SPRAY...

A few tips before you start your experiment with curl chemistry:

• Find a spray bottle with a fine mist that sprays more than a single stream in the direction of your hair. It doesn't matter how expensive the bottle is; eventually it will clog. Therefore, choose cheap bottles that are easy to replace.
• The higher the salt to water ratio, the more texture you'll get - so don't overdo it right away! You can always add more salt if needed.
• Each hair type requires its own balance of ingredients. For hair types 2b-3a, the spray will tighten curls, but depending on your hair type, it may loosen them. The overall goal is to achieve a natural, even texture.

WHAT DO YOU NEED

• 1 mist spray bottle (200 ml)
• Approx. 100 ml filtered or distilled water
• 1  teaspoon sea ​​salt
• Approx. 100 ml rose water
• A few drops of essential oil of your choice

If you have a mist spray bottle with a different content, adjust the proportions.

How do you get filtered or distilled water?

If you have a water softener, you're in luck, you can use this water for the sea salt spray.

Distilled water can be used here buy.

The Benefits of Sea Salt for Your Hair

Just as shower water filters provide benefits for your hair, using filtered or distilled water in DIY products can prevent excessive drying from chlorine in tap water and protect color and shine.

Although salt water absorbs moisture and can dry out hair if used in excess, it is essential for creating a texturizing spray. It has also been shown to stimulate circulation for a healthy scalp. Because you only add a small amount of salt and dilute it in water, it will not dry out your hair.

You can add essential oils to your mix for their scent and aromatherapeutic benefits.

GUIDELINES

• Fill your plastic spray bottle with the amount of water.
• Pour the sea salt into the water. Screw on the spray cap and close it tightly if possible. Shake it up! If you have trouble dissolving the salt, warm the water a little.
• Unscrew the cap and add a few drops of essential oil for a nice scent.
• Fill the rest of the bottle with rosewater. Leave a little space at the top of the bottle so the mixture can be shaken.
• Close the cap tightly and shake one last time. Now you are ready to style.

HOW TO USE THE SALT SPRAY

You can use it as a finishing touch on damp hair to tighten your curls. It also works well when applied to hair that hasn't been washed for a few days, and on dry hair it gives a light hold.

FOR TIGHTER CURL PATTERN

If you have a tighter curl pattern, this salt spray may not provide enough hold to give you definition.Then it is advisable to add a few drops of your favorite styling lotion or a light hold gel and shake the mixture well. If you notice that the spray dries out your hair, mix in some coconut oil or a few drops of a nourishing leave-in spray. Otherwise, try using less salt next time.